PMP · Question 09 · Task 11: Engage and support virtual teams
A project manager is leading a virtual team spread across four time zones. Team members report feeling disconnected and communication effectiveness has declined. Daily stand-ups are challenging to schedule, and some team members feel excluded from important decisions. Which TWO actions should the project manager take FIRST to improve virtual team engagement?
Answer options:
Mandate that all team members relocate to the same time zone for the project duration
Establish rotating meeting times to ensure all time zones have equal participation opportunities
Increase the frequency of status reports to improve communication
Implement collaborative tools and asynchronous communication methods for decision-making
Assign a team lead in each time zone to represent their region in all meetings
Schedule all meetings during overlapping business hours only
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